republicans retained control of the house early wednesday by the slimmest of margins , barely turning back a ferocious , well-financed democratic bid to gain a majority .

Short summary: gop retains control of house


just a month after it seemed to have lost momentum , a drive in congress to reform accounting and rein in corporate wrongdoing has drawn new life from rapid-fire revelations of business scandals .

Short summary: scandals revitalize business reform move in congress


american peace activist rachel corrie 's death in a palestinian refugee camp could be a catalyst for change in u.s. policy toward israel , friends and professors on corrie 's college campus said monday .

Short summary: friends say activist 's gaza death make her a martyr for peace


jayson williams has largely been silent on the fatal shooting at his new jersey estate , but in the past he happily talked about himself _ and his long history of scrapes with the law , tempered with big-hearted help offered to family , friends and charities .

Short summary:
athlete charged in shooting death known for his charity and barroom